How do they match: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.

Open and close bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.
Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars to prevent loss of material in transit.
Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to specifications.
Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.

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